Pastor's Message, May, 2008

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Greetings in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!  I always look forward to the month of May!  The flowers are blooming and the sun is shining.  Summer is fast approaching. 

May is also the time when we take time out and thank our mothers.  A mother’s heart is one of the best pictures of God’s love.  A mother’s love never seems to run out even through dirty diapers, middle of the night feedings and their love continues even in our rebellious teenage years.  Mothers thank you for your love.  Thank you for giving us a glimpse of God’s continual undeserved “agape” love.

May is also a time of graduation and a time of new beginnings.  We rejoice and celebrate with all the college and high school graduates.  It is an exciting time in their lives; these are the days of reaching for their dreams and the fulfillment of their goals.

The value of life lies

Not in the length of days

But in the use we make of them

The Apostle Paul writes in Romans 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live your life – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.”   Have you made the most of every opportunity that God has given you?  In other words have you used your gifts and talents from God in service to God by your service to others or have you wasted them? Each of us should examine our lifestyles and use our time more wisely.  Why not this spring do some spring cleaning and examine your life and make a change for the better. 

            Christ has Risen!  He has risen indeed!  It makes a difference!

In Christ Love,

Pastor Terry Strom